Manager Supply Chain Planning

at  Caterpillar

WHAT YOU HAVE – SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute your unique skills and experiences. Below are some of the most critical skills.
Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision
Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
Relationship Management: Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.
Import/Export - MFG: Knowledge of issues, procedures, tools and practices of importing and exporting; ability to import and export goods to and from international locations.
Supplier Management - MFG: Knowledge of processes and methods to effectively manage business relationships and transactions with suppliers of raw materials or product components; ability to apply related knowledge, experience and skills into real practice.
Transportation - MFG: Knowledge of transportation; ability to transport materials and goods to and from suppliers, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities and customers.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Leads the analyzing and developing of logistics plans that affect production, distribution, and inventory specific to area of responsibility.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Accountable for all carrier selection and renewals. Plays key role in contract negotiations and interfacing with selected carriers necessary to maintain expected levels of service.
• Inspires continuous improvement of logistics processes through process improvement, prioritization, and project planning.
• Improving logistics processes through process improvement, prioritization, and project planning.
• Owns the development and maintenance cost estimates, forecasts, and cost models. Tracking costs and savings for all transportation modes.